HomeMy WebLinkAboutPolicy-NotariesPublic-112805BOARD OF SELECTMEN POLICY
NOTARIES PUBLIC
Date Approved by BOS: Signature of Chair:
November 28, 2005 Jeanne K. Krieger
I. PURPOSE
Governor Mitt Romney issued Executive Order Revised 455 (03-13) setting forth
new standards of conduct for notaries public in Massachusetts. The Order was
effective May 15, 2004. The stated purpose was to provide specific guidance to
notaries as to the nature and scope of their duties and to foster the ethical conduct of
notaries.
II. APPLICATION
All town employees who are notaries public and who, as part of their town duties, are
called upon to notarize documents shall comply with the standards and directions set
forth in the attached memorandum prepared by Palmer & Dodge, LLP.
III. REFERENCES
Policy approved by the Board of Selectmen on November 28, 2005.